Length seemed from this a bit short, at least compared to what was so successful against NZ and India last summer. Maybe it was just the perfect length for this pitch, but I do wonder if it will be as effective against South Africa in a few weeks time.

Forrest is sorta like Marsh all over again. Except the highs weren't as high and the lows not as low.

Going through the posts I missed

Originally Posted by Prince EWS

I used to be a very proud member of the Scott Coyte Hate Club but I really do think he's improved his bowling quite a bit over the 18 months or so, so I don't mind if he ends up back in the setup really. I think I'd prefer him playing Shield cricket to Abbott at this point.

totally agree. scott coyte's return last season was basically our only feel good story for the season. i mean, i legitimately had faith in him in those shield matches at the end of last season. i was pretty surprised he didn't get offered a contract really.

Originally Posted by NUFAN

I think so. Just found it crazy that (Marsh)'s got the 9th best average in the team.

(and other Marsh batting posts)

I've got Mitch Marsh marked down as a future Tom Cooper/Luke Butterworth. Basically all his good batting performances have come against nsw/sydney sixers. ****er

Originally Posted by chaminda_00

Also if George and Richardson aren't injured, it was a poor call to drop them.

Quite like the move to drop George. Dude doesn't take wickets outside of Hobart

Aside from that one time against NSW. ****er.

Originally Posted by Noble One

Didn't watch any of today, so how is Lyon bowling?

it hasn't been easy for lyon. when he plays for sa, he doesn't get to bowl against 8-11

i kid i kid

Originally Posted by vic_orthdox

Him or Handscomb as a bat, Finch had a nightmare of a year last year. Was cultivating a decent record before that, and has reportedly been the standout in the preseason matches this season.

More my point being Hastings at 7 is a spot too high, to fit in all five bowlers (Hasto, McKay, Sids, Patto, Holland).

He def should have played in hindsight, but the seamers were all playing and Holland, on the back of actually performing decently those couple of times last season, has a secure spot for the next 4 seasons. so.